Activities

Utrecht Region’s cities are fill with outdoor parties and activities on King's Day. People head out in their orange outfits to celebrate, listen to music, sell or buy goods, and have an all-round good time. Check out some of the activities below. Want to find an activity near you? Check out all the different activities in Utrecht and Amersfoort below (in Dutch).

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Vrijmarkt (Utrecht)
The city of Utrecht celebrates King’s day with the well-known Vrijmarkt (free market): a big outdoor market where everyone is allowed to lay down a blanket and sell their, mostly second-hand, stuff. The market takes up a large part of the city centre, from Vredenburg to the Wijde Begijnhof and starts the evening before King’s Day and lasts until 6 p.m. the next day. Click here to find a map and more info in Dutch.

King's Day Boat Tour by the UR-Glocals (SOLD OUT)

Kids Vrijmarkt Vleuterweide (Utrecht)
Vleuten has its own Vrijmarkt for Children from 9 a.m until 1 p.m.

Market (Amersfoort)
Amersfoort hosts a similar ‘Kraampjes en -kleedjes’ market at de Oude Fabrieksstraat and de Oliemolenhof on 27 April from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. A fun activity to celebrate King’s Day in Amersfoort!